Summer is the time of year when we have the most contact with water. Vacations at the beach or swimming in the pool increase the risk of accidental accidents and unwanted encounter between water and our electronic devices.
It should also be remembered that the edge of the swimming pool or the edge of the beach are not the best places to enjoy a moment of reading an ebook or to consult the news of the day or our social networks on mobile. We risk seeing our devices fall into the water or being hit by a splash.
So, in addition to a healthy dose of common sense, experts from PC components no and four keys which can help us to protect our devices as much as possible from water, as well as advice on what to do if they get wet.
How to protect my device
Any element of physical protection such as carcasses or pantalla protectors They act as an extra layer against water. It is recommended to use waterproof covers or closed bags that completely cover the device or make it waterproof, as well as rubber bands that protect its main sockets, i.e. the charging connector or the headphone socket, water, dirt or dust.
Major water damage
The water will cause corrosion metallic materials that make up our devices. Therefore, the possible damage to any of the components of our electronic devices will increase the risk of short circuits or breakage of some of its parts.
Also, the fact that many summer water exposures occur at beaches or swimming pools doesn’t help either. The high concentrations of salt and chlorine they respectively contain agents which can promote this corrosion.
If you suddenly detect loss of coverage, sudden stops, blockages, incorrect charge levels, drops in the percentage of charge or excessive heating of your mobile, your device may have had an untimely contact with water and you may not have realized it.
What should I do if my device gets wet?
The first thing you should do is switch off the appliance or unplug it from the electrical current and in no case avoid charging it. If possible, remove the battery and place the device for 24 or 48 hours in a container with silica sachets. If after this time you find that your device is not working well, it may be time to seek professional help.
Busting the rice myth
Surely you have heard more than once that if your mobile gets wet you should put it in a container with rice for it to dry. While it’s true that rice can absorb moisture, experts advise against it, as it can leave new residue like starch inside your device and deteriorate it even further.
Another common mistake to fight water on your mobile is to use a Hair dryerbecause by propelling air it can introduce water into areas that are difficult to access and wet others that were not initially accessible.
Finally, one of the most dangerous mistakes is to try charge the device Like nothing ever happened. Charging connectors usually have protection against water, but this may not be the case in their contacts with the charging cables which can get wet when connected and become dangerous transmitters of electricity through the water.
Now you know, it’s handy to use physical protection for your mobiles and ebooks on beaches and pools, but it’s even more important that you use common sense to keep them away from water.